Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price falls despite border reopening hints

The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) share price slumped lower today. That’s despite Prime Minister Scott Morrison suggesting on Friday the government is working to ease current COVID-19 border restrictions.

By today’s market close, shares in the travel agency were trading at $18.19 – down 1.25%. Similarly, the Qantas Airways Limited (ASX: QAN) share price fell 2.39% to $5.32. However, the Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX: SYD) share price gained 1.15% to close the day at $6.17. Meanwhile, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) dipped by 0.38%.

Let’s take a closer look at the PM’s statement.

Government looking into…